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NewsRAF officer injured abroad denied chance to sue in England
Court of Appeal says there is ‘no special rule’ for members of the armed services on jurisdiction.
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NewsFee share firm buys rival as new model market consolidates
Excello Law takes lawyer numbers to 200 with acquisition of My Business Counsel.
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NewsSingle legal regulator a 'live conversation' at Westminster
COLPs and COFAs conference also hears that the SRA will be keeping close tabs on client accounts as economic conditions worsen.
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NewsPro bono should 'complement' legal aid - new AG
Attorney general Victoria Prentis says lawyers' voluntary work contributes towards a fairer society.
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NewsCreditors stand to lose £3.6m from Hodders collapse
London firm went into administration in September after a winding up petition from HMRC.
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NewsLawyers charging £800 an hour told to revise costs budget
Claimant urged to look at delegating tasks to junior lawyers or members of the bar.
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NewsGovernment rules out cohabitation reform
Family law group says current legislation is not fit for purpose and consigns too many families to financial hardship.
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NewsDWF expands in North America with £27m acquisition
Listed business announces agreement on deal to buy litigation firm headquartered in Vancouver.
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NewsRussia sanctions force adjournment of three-week trial
Oil business had faced the prospect of being represented in court by a Swiss commodities trader.
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NewsSolicitor takes over firm to continue late mother's legacy
Camilla Greenwood says Knaresborough firm, founded by her mother Lynda, has been her saving grace.
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NewsLawyers encouraged to participate in Pro Bono Week
Annual event will include discussions on the voluntary legal sector's response to the cost of living crisis.
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NewsMinister slams ‘anti-British’ lawyers for thwarting Rwanda plan
Comments by Andrea Jenkyns in letter to embattled home secretary 'deeply irresponsible', Law Society says.
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NewsLand Registry sets 'truth test' to tackle delays
Solicitors will be asked to confirm that facts stated in an application are true.
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NewsMetamorph director out as new winding-up petition emerges
Consolidator tight-lipped on whether executive chairman has left, as creditor files petition against conveyancing firm.
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NewsSFO secures record penalty in Glencore bribery case
Commodities trading giant guilty of 'sophisticated offending that was sustained over prolonged periods of time'.
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NewsUS legal profession ‘still opposed to ABS-style reform’
Two states have moved toward non-lawyer ownership, but opposition to liberalisation remains fierce nationwide.
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News'Hillsborough Law' on the agenda of new parliamentary group
Campaigners renew calls for statutory duty of candour as they continue to wait for Hillsborough report response.
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NewsWoman claiming to be Christ warned to stop using court time
Judge points to 'oddity' in provisions relating to the making of civil restraint orders.
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NewsLead-generation company acquired to boost PI business
Owner of Fletchers Group has made another acquisition as it steps further into claims market.
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NewsJunior lawyers won’t have to ‘turn in’ bullying workmates
SRA to press ahead with new conduct rules that will further clamp down on bullying, discrimination and harassment.